21 Across

NYT Daily • August 13, 2025

Floor

Answer:

AMAZE

Hint:

Think of a verb that means to overwhelm with wonder—like a labyrinth might do.

Explanation:

The word "floor" here is a homophone hint—it sounds like "flaw," but that’s not the answer. Instead, think of "floor" as part of the phrase "dance floor," which is where you might be amazed by someone’s moves. The answer "AMAZE" plays on the idea of being wowed, tying back to the clue through that cultural link to dancing.

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